Country French White Beans

  • Prep 12 min
  • Total 13 hr 45 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried great northern beans, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried herbes de Provence
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)

Steps

  • 1
    Place beans in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Let soak overnight, at least 10 hours.
  • 2
    Drain beans. Mix beans and remaining ingredients except bell peppers in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • 3
    Cover and cook on high heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours or until beans are tender.
  • 4
    Stir bell peppers into beans in cooker.

  • Don't have any herbes de Provence on hand? Mix together 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes. Other herbs commonly used in herbes de Provence are fennel seed, lavender, rosemary and savory.
  • This simple side dish will nicely complement herb-roasted chicken or roasted leg of lamb. Serve with a glass of red wine, and enjoy the flavors of France.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
800mg
Total Carbohydrate
42g
Dietary Fiber
10g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
32%
32%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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